Compile FORTRAN in Eclipse with netcdf

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I like interpreted languages such as Matlab or Python, mostly because I’m more like a software user, not developer. These languages usually come with an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for easy code editing and debugging. However, for compiled languages such as Fortran, there isn’t many choices for IDEs but Eclipse has some potential to be a good alternative.

Steps to compile a Fortran program in Eclipse, in Windows system, using NetCDF library:

Eclipse is a programming platform. To compile Fortran code in Eclipse, a compiler is still needed. I chose cygwin gfortran as it’s easy to configure by the installation wizard.